Student Nurse Technician (SNT) - Orthopedic Medical Surgical (Nights)

Nebraska Medicine • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

The Student Nurse Technician (SNT) works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to assist in providing high-quality, safe, compassionate, patient-centered care while gaining hands-on clinical experience and developing professional skills. The position is on 4/5 Lied, a 40-bed medical-surgical and telemetry unit specializing in post-operative and complex orthopedic care. Patients may be recovering from total hip or knee replacements or receiving care for complex medical conditions involving pulmonary, gastrointestinal, endocrine, cardiac, renal, and other systems. The unit is known for orthopedic expertise, teamwork, positivity, innovation, and a solutions-focused approach. Leadership supports staff growth and development.

This is a part-time position requiring 12 hours per week, with a night shift schedule of 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Upon the end of the nursing program, students may remain in the role for a maximum of three months to complete state licensure. After successful completion of the program and state licensure as a Registered Nurse, a student may be offered an RN role at Nebraska Medicine, depending on role availability, program performance, and good standing.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must work 12 hours per week.
• Actively enrolled in an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN).
• Successfully completed at least one Pharmacology course and two semesters of Medical Surgical Theory/Clinical courses.
• Active on the Certified Nursing Assistant registry in Nebraska, or able to become active within 30 days of hire.
• Active on the Medication Aide registry in Nebraska, or able to become active within 90 days of hire.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire from an American Heart Association-endorsed program; applicable to new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of computer data entry and word processing.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist the nursing team in providing safe, compassionate, patient-centered, high-quality patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Gain hands-on clinical experience and further professional development while supporting care on a medical-surgical and telemetry unit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed